Ramsey excelled as an aggressive run defender and flat tackler, but surrendered touchdowns and big separation in coverage to finish near replacement level.
Ramsey's grade was elevated by an impressive run defense grade (79), highlighted by two stops at or behind the line of scrimmage against Chase Brown (Q1 11:41 and Q1 00:46). He also consistently triggered fast from zone to fold short flat routes and force third-down stops (Q2 11:08). However, his coverage grade (62 across 54 snaps) dragged his day down, beginning with an outside leverage loss and missed tackle on a 23-yard Meyers catch (Q1 10:21). Most significantly, Ramsey conceded two scores in coverage, giving up a 3-yard score to Ja'Marr Chase (Q1 05:54) and a 28-yard boundary touchdown to Tee Higgins (Q2 00:39) where he failed to contest the ball.
Strengths
Aggressive run support from the slot
Downhill trigger and tackling in flat zone
Diagnostic quickness on underneath concepts
Weaknesses
Contesting catches at the goal line and deep boundary
Yielding outside leverage on intermediate routes
Plays that moved the grade
+1.5Q1 11:41, 1st & 10Read run immediately, defeated Erick All's block, and tackled Chase Brown for a 1-yard loss.
-1Q1 10:21, 3rd & 2Allowed outside separation on an out route to Dohnte Meyers and whiffed on the initial tackle, yielding 23 yards.
-1Q2 00:39, 1st & 10Stayed in phase down the boundary in press man but failed to play the ball, surrendering a 28-yard touchdown to Tee Higgins.
Every graded snap · 12 wins or losses, 48 routine
+1.5Q1 11:41 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseReads run immediately, defeats Erick All's block by shooting inside, and trips up Chase Brown in the backfield for a 1-yard loss.
-1Q1 10:21 · 3 & 2 · CoverageAllows outside leverage and separation on the out route, whiffs on the initial tackle attempt along the sideline, and is forced to chase 20 yards downfield.
+0.3Q1 07:20 · 2 & 9 · CoverageSurrenders the underneath slant route inside but drives forward quickly to make the tackle alongside Queen.
-0.5Q1 05:54 · 1 & 3 · CoverageStays tight on Chase's hip through the route, but gets outpositioned at the catch point for a touchdown.
+1.5Q1 00:46 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseTriggers aggressively from alignment outside the tight end, avoids Gesicki's block, and tackles Chase Brown at the line of scrimmage for no gain.
+1Q2 15:00 · 1 & 10 · CoverageDemonstrates excellent diagnostic speed and trigger from off coverage, driving hard on the hitch to tackle Meyers for a short 3-yard gain.
Closes quickly from depth to assist in folding the flat route for no gain.
+1Q2 11:08 · 3 & 9 · CoverageTriggered fast downhill upon the release to the flat, wrapping up Perine well short of the line to gain.
+0.5Q2 06:18 · 2 & 2 · CoveragePlays off, diagnoses the quick hitch instantly, drives down aggressively, and wraps up Meyers firmly at the contact point.
-1Q2 00:39 · 1 & 10 · CoverageStays in phase down the boundary but fails to turn or make a play on the ball, yielding the 28-yard touchdown catch.
+0.5Q3 01:15 · 2 & 10 · CoverageMaintains outside leverage over the perimeter receiver, squeezing the throwing lane along the sideline.
-0.5Q4 00:58 · 3 & 8 · CoveragePlays with inside leverage and yields too much cushion on 3rd & 8, giving Chase an uncontested break to the boundary.